Engaged Family Gaming’s Games of the Year for 2014

This has been an amazing year for family video games. Nintendo has come on strong and several indie developers are putting out great games. Below is our top five list for 2014. 5. Monument Valley Mobile games get trashed a lot. So many games hit the app store in shambles that it is hard […]
Skylanders Announced New Light and Dark Expansions!
Skylanders has been using the same formula for four games now: Eight elements, a handful of figures for each element, and a new gimmick in each game. They have not deviated from that formula in several years. That is all changing on December 21st because, for the first time ever, Activision will be releasing new elements […]
I am a Recovering World of Warcraft Addict
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published here in 2011. Some of the facts have changed, but I (and others) still struggle with this every day. World of Warcraft has 11 million + subscribers right now. Every day a group of people three times as large as the state of Connecticut logs onto Blizzard’s servers to wage […]
Board Game Review: StartUp: A Business Game For All Ages
Created by: StartUp Games, LLC Players: 2-4 Age Range: 9 & Up The object of the StartUp game is to complete your Corporate Headquarters. The Corporate Headquarters is built in 5 levels, with each level paid for with cash. Players make money by succeeding at business, by selling ownership in their Company, and through other […]
Board Game Review: Splendor

Published by: Asmodee 2-4 Players Competitive Splendor is a simple and elegant set collection game for two to four players. This is a game that is easy to teach, quick to learn, and will take a long time to master. The bottom line here; Asmodee has a huge hit on their hands as this has become […]
Yoshiʼs New Island Review
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: E Overall Review Yoshi was originally released as a sidekick to Mario in Super Mario World for the SNES. Since then he has become a pillar of the Nintendo world. His first run as the main character in a game was in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. This game was released […]
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS Review
Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: 10/02/2014 ESRB Rating: E 10+ Available on Nintendo 3DS Overall Review Nintendo has never released a Super Smash Bros title on a handheld system. Its glory has instead been reserved for home consoles because they have been the only Nintendo systems with the horsepower to manage it. I am pleased to report […]
Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men
By: Christopher Richter Lots of people dream about becoming a superhero; I know I have. But, sadly, I do not have super strength, the ability to climb walls, or to call upon the forces of mother nature. I do, however, know how to roll dice! If you are like me and you love comics, playing […]
Board Game Review – Sleeping Queens
Ages: 6+ 2-6 Players 15+ minutes COMPETITIVE Like Snow White and Aurora who came before, they slumber forever, until the curse breaks. Twelve beauties, twelve sleeping ladies rest evermore, Dragons, and knights, wands and potions raise the stakes, Can the Kings wake them like the stories of lore? To save them they will do whatever […]
10 Great Tips for Gaming With Teens!
This article was originally published on Pixelkin.org. They are a site with similar goals to our own, but with a specific focus on teenagers and the challenges involved in being a part of their gaming lives. ~~~ By: Keezy Young When I was a kid, my siblings and I would enthusiastically gather around my dad’s […]